Sunday, November 22, 2009

ONGOING COVERAGE: SUMMER CAMPS 2008

Arts camps

April 16, 2008

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Interdisciplinary | Music | Theater/dance |Visual art Interdisciplinary

Stage Door to the Future

Campers will enjoy acting, music, dance, improvisation, drawing, painting, lighting, makeup, puppetry, and more. Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney Cost: $295/commuter Ages: 8-17 Dates: June 19-July 2 Contact: (509) 359-4868 Web site: www.ewu.edu/summer

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Clearwater Arts Camp

Areas of study include music (vocal and instrumental), visual arts, drama, and dance. Sunday-Saturday Where: Davis Lake, 45 minutes north of Spokane Cost: $360 Dates: July 13-19 Contact: (800) 595-1512 Web site: www.campspalding.org

Creative Arts Camp

Campers will learn basic techniques in a Christian camp setting as they explore an area of their choice, including pottery, fine arts, cooking, woodworking, acoustic guitar, sewing, drama, and more. Sunday-Friday Where: Camp Lutherhaven, Lake Coeur d'Alene Cost: $271 Ages: grades 5-8 Dates: Aug. 3-8 Contact: (208) 667-3459 ext. 13 Web site: www.lutherhaven.com

Corbin Kids Fine Arts and Crafts Camp Weekly fine art programs include art, archaeology, drama, history, literature, nature, science, and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., Spokane Ages: 3-11 Dates: programs begin June 9 Contact: (509) 625-6677 Web site: www.spokaneparks.org

Summer Arts Program

Sponsored by the Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission. Classes include watercolor, guitar, arts and crafts, rhythm and music, sketching, clay, and more. Tuesday-Thursday Where: Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d'Alene Cost: $30 per class, includes supplies Ages: grades K-10 Dates: June 17-26, July 8-17 Contact: (208) 676-9132 Web site: www.cdaid.org

Kindermusik Adventures Camp

Enjoy music, rhythms, stories, crafts, snacks, and more. Where: 1309 W. 14th Ave., Spokane Ages: infant-7 Contact: (509) 456-3559 Web site: www.munchkins.kindermusik.net

EWU Jazz Dialogue Middle and High School Camps

Instrumentalists will perform and study jazz theory and improvisation as well as participate in a small group (combo) or vocal solo. Saturday-Thursday and Sunday-Saturday. Registration due by July 1 Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney Cost: $395-$475, includes room, board, and T-shirt Ages: 11-18 Dates: July 26-31 for ages 11-14, Aug. 3-9 for ages 15-18 Contact: (509) 359-7073 or (509) 359-2330 Web site: www.ewu.edu

Holy Names Music Center

Various camps will be offered including Chamber Music Week, Music Together, World Drumming and Marimba, piano, Tom Kelly's Cosmic Soup Improvisation, String Academy, Singer's Performance Week, guitar, and singing. Where: 3910 W. Custer Drive, Spokane Cost: $60-$299 Ages: 6 mos.-adult Dates: June 16-Aug. 13 Contact: (509) 326-9516 Web site: www.hnmc.org

Summer Keyboard Explorations

Campers will study classical piano, have daily lessons with WSU faculty, learn piano duet literature, perform, and study piano technique. Sunday-Friday Where: Washington State University, School of Music, Pullman Cost: $400/residential, $280/day campers Ages: grades 7-12 Dates: June 29-July 4 Contact: (509) 335-2509 or (509) 335-3991 Web site: www.wsu.edu

Cougar String Camp

A music camp for string players (violin, viola, cello, and base). Subject areas will include orchestra, chamber music, fiddling, jazz improvisation, technique, music theory, and composition. Sunday-Friday Where: Washington State University, Pullman Cost: $385/residential, $265 for day campers. Price includes all music activities, lunches, and recreational activities Ages: grades 7-12 Dates: June 29-July 4 Contact: (509) 335-3961 Web site: http://libarts.wsu.edu /music/camp/csc/index.htm

EWU Leadership and Drum Major Camp

Campers will develop and nurture their leadership skills, learn team building, marching fundamentals, performance tips, outdoor conducting, and more. Tuesday-Friday Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney Cost: $235/residential, $199/commuter Ages: grades middle school to high school Dates: June 24-27 Contact: (509) 359-6129 Web site: www.ewu.edu/cal/music

EWU Summer Music Academy

A concert band camp. Campers will participate in concert band and chamber music rehearsals, music theory classes, daily master classes on every instrument, faculty recitals, and more. Sunday-Saturday Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney Cost: $395, includes dorm and meals Ages: 13-18 Dates: July 6-12 Contact: (509) 359-2218 Web site: www.ewu.edu

String Chamber Music Camp

Activities will include small ensemble, chamber orchestra, classes in music theory, composition, rhythm, and mystery. Campers will also participate in a master class with Spokane Symphony concertmaster Mateusz Wolski. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday Where: 2131 W. Woodside, Spokane Cost: $200 if registered by May 1st, $225 if registered by June 1 Ages: grades middle to high school Dates: June 23-27, June 30-July 1. A placement audition will be held on April 27 Contact: (509) 276-1431

Sing from the Heart Vocal Mini-Camp

Campers will sing individually at the microphone while developing their own sense of style and presentation. Background cassettes of CDs (karaoke or homemade) of any popular style are required. 9-10:30 a.m., Monday-Thursday Where: Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane Cost: $90 Ages: 6-12 Dates: July 7-10 Contact: (509) 625-6246 Web site: www.spokaneparks.org

School of Rock

Learn about rock music while designing, playing, and promoting your own band. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash and Shaw Middle School, 4106 N. Cook St, Spokane Cost: $139/week, includes breakfast, lunch, and rock T-shirt Ages: 9-15 Dates: July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8 Contact: (509) 482-0708 Web site: spokaneneyc.org

Summer Music Camp

Presented by the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus. Campers will receive vocal coaching, participate in group rehearsals, music theory, dance, drama, and more. Where: Saint George’s School, 2929 W. Waikiki Road. Ages: grades 2-8 Dates: August 11-15 Contact: (509) 624-7992, ext. 13 Website: www.SACCsings.org

Spokane Civic Theatre Academy

Various camps will be offered including Play in a Week, set making, musical theatre, drama, and Main Stage Performance. Where: 1020 N. Howard St., Spokane Cost: $55-$350 Ages: grades 3-12 Dates: June 16-Aug. 15 Contact: (509) 325-1413 Web site: www.SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

Sandra Olgard's Studio of Dance Princess Camp

Learn ballet steps, a dance routine, and make a craft project. 9-10 a.m. and 10-11:30 a.m., Monday-Thursday Where: 304 W. Seventh Ave., Spokane Cost: $45 for ages 4-6, $60 for ages 7-9 Ages: 4-6 and 7-9 Dates: June 16-19 Contact: (509) 838-7464

Ballet for Youth and Teens

Beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes available. Where: Sandra Olgard's Studio of Dance, 304 W. Seventh Ave., Spokane Cost: $100/intermediate session, $140/advanced session Ages: 10-18 Dates: June 9-19, Aug. 18-22 Contact: (509) 838-7464

Dance Ballet Jazz Tap Combination Camp

A high energy combination dance class. 10:15-11:45 a.m., Monday-Friday Where: Spokane Dance Company, 902 W. Indiana Ave. Cost: $69 Ages: 5-7 Dates: June 23-27, July 14-18 Contact: (509) 625-6246 Web site: www.spokaneparks.org

Christian Youth Theatre Summer Camps

A variety of camps will be offered throughout the summer. Where: locations vary Cost: $80-$325 Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 23-Aug. 15 Contact: (509) 487-6540

Summer Theatre Camp

Campers will work on acting skills using scripted, improvisational, mime, and adaptive techniques. All students will participate in a final evening production on July 24th. 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday Where: Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Veradale Cost: $125, includes a T-shirt Ages: grades 3-12 Dates: July 8-24 Contact: (509) 228-5400 Web site: www.cvsd.org

Dance Workshops

Activities will include daily classes in classical ballet technique, Pilates-based conditioning, and repertoire. Where: The Academy of Dance, 14214 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley Cost: $128-$264

Ages: 7-13 Dates: July 8-July 11 for advanced beginner/low intermediate workshop, July 14-17 for advanced beginner workshop, July 21-31 for intermediate/advanced workshop Contact: (509) 922-3023 Web site: spokaneacademyofdance.com

Summer Dance Day Camp

Includes ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and tumbling. Where: The Dance Center of Spokane, 1407 E. 57th Ave. Cost: $120/session, $65/week Ages: 3-12 Dates: July 14-24, Aug. 11-21 Contact: (509) 448-2464 Web site: www.dancecenterofspokane.com

Summer Dance Intensive-Professional Program

For experienced students. Includes classes in ballet, Pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, tumbling, Stretch and Tone, and hip-hop. Three sessions are available. Where: The Dance Center of Spokane, 1407 E. 57th Ave. Cost: $150/week, $275/two weeks, $500/four weeks, $600/five weeks Ages: 11 and older Dates: June 16-19, July 14-24, Aug. 11-21 Contact: (509) 448-2464 Web site: www.dancecenterofspokane.com

Irish Dance Camp

New beginner, beginner, and advanced workshops will be offered. Where: Otis Studio, 3310 N. Molter Road, Otis Orchards and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St., Spokane Cost: $30/three days, $20/two days for beginner workshops; $90/three days, $60/two days for advanced workshop Ages: all ages Dates: July 10-15 Contact: (509) 868-5284Web site: www.andaire.org

Theater Camp

Learn improvisation, acting techniques, and how to audition. Please bring a snack for break times. 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Thursday Where: Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., Spokane Cost: $65 Ages: 8-13 Dates: June 23-26 Contact: (509) 625-6246 Web site: www.spokaneparks.org

A Jazz Intensive

Classes will be taught by Dave Massey from Los Angeles and Ciara Murano-Steele of Salt Lake City. Monday-Thursday Where: The Dance Center of Spokane, 1407 E. 57th Ave. Cost: $75-$250 Ages: 6 and older Dates: August 4-7 Contact: (509) 448-2464 Web site: www.dancecenterofspokane.com

Inland Northwest Drawing School

A variety of themed camps will be offered. 10 a.m.-noon for ages 6-7 and 1-3 p.m. for ages 8-12, Tuesday-Thursday Where: Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St., Spokane Cost: $68 per camp Ages: 6-12 Dates: July 8-Aug. 28 Contact: (509) 230-1880 Web site: indrawschool.com

Campbell House Mystery

Campers will learn how to preserve and protect the museum's collections and how to care for family collections at home. Campers will also work in small groups while learning forensic skills to solve a Spokane family mystery. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Where: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Cost: $115/Museum members, $130/non-members, includes snacks, mystery pack, and T-shirt Ages: 8-11 Dates: July 28-Aug. 1